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    Acquired THE White Whale

    Congratulations on a wonderful coin Splendid article as well.
    Post by: Hellbent, Sep 11, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Julius Caesar veiled portrait denarius

    Or from Seutonius and Plutarchos :)
    Post by: Hellbent, Sep 11, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Julius Caesar veiled portrait denarius

    Lovely coin. Thanks for sharing. It seems veiled portraits of men are scarce. I know there is one of Marcus Antonius where he, in addition to the...
    Post by: Hellbent, Sep 10, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Julius Caesar veiled portrait denarius

    Wow that is a stunning portrait. Just look at the wrinkles of the neck. Very cool coin.
    Post by: Hellbent, Sep 10, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Julius Caesar veiled portrait denarius

    Thank you. Yours is a magnificent coin. The evenness of the wear actually makes it more striking. Just like a strong silhouette photograph can...
    Post by: Hellbent, Sep 10, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Julius Caesar veiled portrait denarius

    Thanks a lot. And yes, I think it is very likely that the next title he wanted for himself was that of "King of Rome". Apparently the red boots he...
    Post by: Hellbent, Sep 10, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Julius Caesar veiled portrait denarius

    [IMG] Silver denarius, Crawford 480/13, Sydenham 1074, Sear CRI 107d, RSC I Julius Caesar 39, BMCRR I Rome 4173, SRCV I 1414, Vagi 56. In the...
    Thread by: Hellbent, Sep 10, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Completed 12 Caesars Project

    Congratulations on completing your quest. That is indeed a most splendid coin.
    Post by: Hellbent, Aug 30, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Yellow/Orange "gunk" on JC denarius

    I will, and certainly. [ATTACH]
    Post by: Hellbent, Aug 29, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Yellow/Orange "gunk" on JC denarius

    Thanks all. I think I might try to soak it in distilled water and then gently brush with a toothbrush. Some of the dirt looks like it will come of...
    Post by: Hellbent, Aug 29, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Yellow/Orange "gunk" on JC denarius

    Hi all, I just received my JC portrait coin and started taking pictures. And later I plan on doin some sort of write up about this coin. But first...
    Thread by: Hellbent, Aug 29, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Cunobelinus

    Very cool coin. Cunobelinus grandfather was Cassivellaunus of Asterix and Obelix fame :) I have actually thought about basing a collection around...
    Post by: Hellbent, Aug 23, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Black/Dark silver denarius with "pebbles"

    Too bad. I'm on the lookout for such a coin. I guess such specimens are better avoided?
    Post by: Hellbent, Aug 22, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins